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WASHINGTON — Many depend on coffee to get the day started. And some like to keep the buzz going all day long, which can make it difficult to wind down when bedtime comes around. A British Columbia-based…

Poison experts say more and more adolescents are trying to boost workouts or balance school, jobs and sleep with homemade energy drinks made with caffeine powder that can provide lethal doses of caffeine to unaware users.

While the industry of caffeinated food products is still small compared with
energy drinks, The Wall Street Journal reports sales in the U.S. have increased
nearly
50 percent to $1.6 billion since 2008.

With caffeinated marshmallows, pancake mix, gum
and breakfast drinks on the market, companies
are getting creative in catering to Americans\’
caffeine cravings. But consumer advocates say
the
food industry should be doing more to regulate
and label products with a kick.